Fleets are finding that auxiliary power units offer more than the potential to reduce fuel use — they also can limit wear on newer trucks’ emissions systems and help drivers comply with anti-idling laws.
September 14, 2015Business, Equipment
Maintenance, Compliance Advantages Boost Appeal of Auxiliary Power Units
Business, Safety, Government, Technology, Equipment
TT Archives: CF Closes Its Doors
The shutdown of Consolidated Freightways on Labor Day in 2002 shocked the industry and, temporarily at least, boosted the fortunes of less-than-truckload freight rivals Arkansas Best Freight System, Yellow Transportation and Roadway Express.
September 7, 2015Business, Government, Safety, Technology, Equipment
California Ports Users Question New Appointment System
Truckers and shippers welcomed the concept — but worried about the implementation — of a new appointment system for in-terminal container pickups at 10 terminals in the largest U.S. port complex.
September 7, 2015Business, Equipment
August Class 8 Orders Tempered by Backlogs
New Class 8 truck orders in August fell 22% from a year earlier and 20% from the previous month, but analysts and truck makers said they remain confident about the overall strength of the market.
September 7, 2015Business, Equipment
Michelin Launches Regional Retread
Michelin Americas Truck Tires is launching a new SmartWay-verified retread for regional applications.
August 31, 2015Business, Fuel, Technology, Equipment, Safety, Autonomous
Volvo Shows Adaptive Loading System; Fleets Cite Safety, Fuel Benefits in Tests
HEYBURN, Idaho — Volvo Trucks rolled out a drivetrain system that management hopes will give the company a larger presence among liquid and bulk haulers, regional distribution carriers and trucking companies often dealing with loads that diminish over time or with empty backhauls.
August 31, 2015Business, Equipment
Quality Tire Co. Joins Michelin Network
Michelin Americas Truck Tires said Quality Tire Co. has joined its commercial service network of franchise operators serving the commercial vehicle industry.
August 27, 2015Business, Equipment
Cargomatic Expands into New York Metro Area
Cargomatic, whose Web-based service matches shippers and truckers, has begun offering service in the New York metropolitan area.
August 24, 2015Business, Equipment
Wabco Wins New Business in China
Commercial component manufacturer Wabco announced several long-term supply agreements with JMCH, a truck manufacturer based in China that is expanding into the heavy-duty segment.
August 24, 2015Business, Equipment
Low-Rolling-Resistance Tires Save Fuel
Tires designed with low rolling resistance are a worthwhile investment because they save a significant amount of fuel and cost about the same as tires that are not designed for low rolling resistance, according to a new study.
August 24, 2015